College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

2025

A MEMS network operating as a reservoir computer to classify peripheral artery disease signal from a healthy signal

Okour, M., Nikfarjam, H., Fayad, M. A., Tafti, F. F., Takallou, M. A., Pipinos, I. I., Pourkamali, S., Myers, S. A. & Alsaleem, F., Apr 16 2025, In: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 385, 116318.

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App Assisted Depression Self-Management in Integrated Primary Care: A Pilot Study Exploring Patient and Provider Experiences

Johnson, D. J., Emerson, M. R., Dinkel, D., Thomas, R., Watanabe-Galloway, S., Mickles, M. S. & Culjat, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.

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Open Access

Predicting lower body joint moments and electromyography signals using ground reaction forces during walking and running: An artificial neural network approach

Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi, A., Fallahtafti, F., Pipinos, I. I. & Myers, S. A., Mar 2025, In: Gait and Posture. 117, p. 323-331 9 p.

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Understanding perinatal women's preferences for mental health apps: A mixed methods study

Dinkel, D., Chaudhary, P., Kupzyk, K., Johnson, D. J., Culjat, C., Torous, J. & Emerson, M. R., Jun 2025, In: Mental Health and Prevention. 38, 200420.

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2024

Acceptability of Intergenerational Physical Activity Programming: A Mixed Methods Study of Latino Aging Adults in Nebraska

Ramos, A. K., Dinkel, D., Trinidad, N., Carvajal-Suarez, M., Schmeits, K., Molina, D. & Boron, J. B., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Aging and Health. 36, 1-2, p. 14-24 11 p.

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3 Scopus citations

African American and Hispanic Cancer Survivors’ and Caregivers’ Experiences in Nebraska

Ratnapradipa, K. L., Napit, K., King, K. M., Ramos, A. K., Luma, L. B. L., Dinkel, D., Robinson, T., Rohde, J., Schabloske, L., Tchouankam, T. & Watanabe-Galloway, S., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 26, 3, p. 554-568 15 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Comparison of brain activation and functional outcomes between physical and virtual reality box and block test: a case study

Parker, S. M., Andreasen, S. C., Ricks, B., Kaipust, M. S., Zuniga, J. & Knarr, B. A., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 19, 2, p. 273-280 8 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Design and Evaluation of a Bilateral Semi-Rigid Exoskeleton to Assist Hip Motion

Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi, A., Antonellis, P., Dzewaltowski, A. C., Myers, S. A., Pipinos, I. I. & Malcolm, P., Apr 2024, In: Biomimetics. 9, 4, 211.

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4 Scopus citations

Diagnosis of disease affecting gait with a body acceleration-based model using reflected marker data for training and a wearable accelerometer for implementation

Takallou, M. A., Fallahtafti, F., Hassan, M., Al-Ramini, A., Qolomany, B., Pipinos, I., Myers, S. & Alsaleem, F., Dec 2024, In: Scientific reports. 14, 1, 1075.

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3 Scopus citations

Differences in knee joint moments between individuals who are living with obesity and those of a healthy weight when negotiating stairs

Leutzinger, T. J., Kingston, D. C., Dinkel, D. M., Wellsandt, E. & Knarr, B. A., Aug 2024, In: Knee. 49, p. 217-225 9 p.

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Electrical Pulse Stimulation Protects C2C12 Myotubes against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Cytotoxicity via Nrf2/Antioxidant Pathway

Pribil Pardun, S., Bhat, A., Anderson, C. P., Allen, M. F., Bruening, W., Jacob, J., Pendyala, V. V., Yu, L., Bruett, T., Zimmerman, M. C., Park, S. Y., Zucker, I. H. & Gao, L., Jun 2024, In: Antioxidants. 13, 6, 716.

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1 Scopus citations

Enhancing walking performance in patients with peripheral arterial disease: An intervention with ankle-foot orthosis

Fallahtafti, F., Samson, K., Salamifar, Z., Johanning, J., Pipinos, I. & Myers, S. A., Jul 15 2024, In: International Journal of Cardiology. 407, 131992.

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1 Scopus citations

Ergonomic differences in mesh placement and mesh fixation between laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repair with mesh

Tieken, K. R., Siu, J.K.-C., Ma, J., Murante, A., Tanner, T. N., Kothari, V. M. & Haskins, I. N., Dec 2024, In: Hernia. 28, 6, p. 2355-2365 11 p.

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Exploring the Dynamics of Attracting and Retaining Acute Care Psychiatric Registered Nurses: An In-Depth Analysis Using Focus Groups

Ratnapradipa, K. L., Houfek, J. F., Gearhart, P., Schneider, E. O., Chasek, C., Dinkel, D., Cordts, K. M., Doyle, M., Chaudhary, P., Bhale, D. & Watanabe-Galloway, S., 2024, In: Journal of nursing management. 2024, 3167255.

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Feasibility of a Mental Wellbeing Program for Rural Family Childcare Home Providers

Dinkel, D., Lujan, C., Johnson, J., Olson, D. D., Armstrong, J., Dai, H. D., Qiu, F. & Bice, M. R., Aug 2024, In: Early Childhood Education Journal. 52, 6, p. 1193-1207 15 p.

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Ground Reaction Forces and Joint Moments Predict Metabolic Cost in Physical Performance: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Neural Networks

Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi, A., Fallahtafti, F., Antonellis, P., Pipinos, I. I. & Myers, S. A., Jun 2024, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 14, 12, 5210.

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3 Scopus citations

Measuring program quality using sensors: Childcare professional's experience, perceptions, and needs

Davis, D. L., Dinkel, D., Chaudhary, P. & Raikes, A., Jun 2024, In: Global Pediatrics. 8, 100158.

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1 Scopus citations

Paretic propulsion changes with handrail Use in individuals post-stroke

Hinton, E. H., Bierner, S., Reisman, D. S., Likens, A. & Knarr, B. A., Mar 15 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 5, e26924.

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Peripheral artery disease causes consistent gait irregularities regardless of the location of leg claudication pain

Rahman, H., Leutzinger, T., Hassan, M., Schieber, M., Koutakis, P., Fuglestad, M. A., DeSpiegelaere, H., Longo, G. M., Malcolm, P., Johanning, J. M., Casale, G. P., Pipinos, I. I. & Myers, S. A., Apr 2024, In: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 67, 3, 101793.

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1 Scopus citations

Real-Time Visual Kinematic Feedback During Overground Walking Improves Gait Biomechanics in Individuals Post-Stroke

Hinton, E. H., Buffum, R., Kingston, D., Stergiou, N., Kesar, T., Bierner, S. & Knarr, B. A., Feb 2024, In: Annals of biomedical engineering. 52, 2, p. 355-363 9 p.

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4 Scopus citations

The Use of Family Engagement Principles by Childcare Providers From Various Childcare Settings: A Qualitative Study

Rech, J. P., Snyder, K., Rasmussen, M., Dev, D. & Dinkel, D., 2024, In: Child Care in Practice. 30, 4, p. 464-481 18 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Treadmill Handrail-Use Increases the Anteroposterior Margin of Stability in Individuals’ Post-Stroke

Odanye, O., Steffensen, E., Hinton, E., Bierner, S., Hsiao, H. Y. & Knarr, B., 2024, In: Journal of Motor Behavior. 56, 3, p. 253-262 10 p.

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2 Scopus citations

2023

A comparison of the perceptions of wearing an ankle foot orthosis by individuals with peripheral artery disease according to their baseline-level of physical activity

Dinkel, D., Rech, J. P., Hassan, M., DeSpiegelaere, H., Johanning, J., Pipinos, I. & Myers, S., Jul 2023, In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 35, p. 268-272 5 p.

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Open Access

Adaptation of digital navigation training for integrated behavioral health providers: Interview and survey study

Emerson, M. R., Dinkel, D., Watanabe-Galloway, S., Torous, J. & Johnson, D. J., Aug 1 2023, In: Translational behavioral medicine. 13, 8, p. 612-623 12 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Agricultural Machinery Operator Monitoring System (Ag-OMS): A Machine Learning Approach for Real-Time Operator Safety Assessment

Irumva, T., Mwunguzi, H., Pitla, S. K., Lowndes, B., Yoder, A. M. & Siu, K. C., 2023, Journal of agricultural safety and health, 29, 2, p. 85-97 13 p.

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2 Scopus citations

An Innovative Comparative Analysis Approach for the Assessment of Laparoscopic Surgical Skills

Malisetty, S., Ali, H. H., Rastegari, E. & Siu, K. C., Mar 2023, In: Surgeries (Switzerland). 4, 1, p. 46-57 12 p.

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4 Scopus citations

A portable visual biofeedback device can accurately measure and improve hip extension angle in individuals post-stroke

Hinton, E. H., Buffum, R., Stergiou, N., Kingston, D., Bierner, S. & Knarr, B. A., May 2023, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 105, 105967.

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2 Scopus citations

Assessing wear time and perceptions of wearing an ankle foot orthosis in patients with peripheral artery disease

Dinkel, D., Hassan, M., Rech, J. P., DeSpiegelaere, H., Johanning, J., Pipinos, I. & Myers, S., Apr 2023, In: PM and R. 15, 4, p. 493-500 8 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Effects of virtual reality-based telerehabilitation for stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Hao, J., Pu, Y., Chen, Z. & Siu, K. C., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 32, 3, 106960.

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39 Scopus citations

Figuring Math: Knowledge and Agency in a Bilingual Early Childhood Classroom

Martinez Negrette, G. & Karabon, A., 2023, In: Journal of Latinos and Education. 22, 1, p. 100-114 15 p.

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Gender-specific visual perturbation effects on muscle activation during incline treadmill walking: a virtual reality study

Hao, J., High, R. & Siu, K. C., 2023, In: Ergonomics. 66, 5, p. 704-715 12 p.

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Leveraging a virtual alley with continuously varying width modulates step width variability during self-paced treadmill walking

Mangalam, M., Skiadopoulos, A., Siu, K. C., Mukherjee, M., Likens, A. & Stergiou, N., Jan 10 2023, In: Neuroscience Letters. 793, 136966.

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4 Scopus citations

Long-term use of an ankle-foot orthosis intervention in patients with peripheral artery disease using the integrated promoting action on research implementation in health services (i-PARIHS) framework

Bashir, A. Z., Dinkel, D. M., Pipinos, I. I., Estabrooks, P. A., Johanning, J. M. & Myers, S. A., Feb 1 2023, In: International Journal of Cardiology. 372, p. 23-32 10 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Low Motor Dexterity and Significant Behaviors Following Hospitalized Isolation in Children

Fraser, K., Kuhn, M., Swanson, R., Coulter, D. W., Copeland, C. & Zuniga, J. M., Aug 2023, In: Children. 10, 8, 1287.

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Qualitative Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Screening for African American and Hispanic Populations in Nebraska: an Application of the PRECEDE Framework

Napit, K., Ratnapradipa, K. L., King, K. M., Ramos, A. K., Luma, L. B. L., Dinkel, D., Robinson, T., Schabloske, L., Tchouankam, T. & Watanabe-Galloway, S., Oct 2023, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 38, 5, p. 1767-1776 10 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Qualitative Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Nebraska

Ratnapradipa, K. L., Napit, K., Ranta, J., Luma, L. B., Dinkel, D., Robinson, T., Schabloske, L. & Watanabe-Galloway, S., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 38, 2, p. 652-663 12 p.

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7 Scopus citations

Trunk Velocity Changes in Response to Physical Perturbations Are Potential Indicators of Gait Stability

Fallahtafti, F., Bruijn, S., Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi, A., Sangtarashan, M., Boron, J. B., Curtze, C., Siu, K. C., Myers, S. A. & Yentes, J., Mar 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 5, 2833.

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2 Scopus citations

2022

A Comparison of Pitching Biomechanics and Sport Specialization in High School Pitchers

Hamer, T. J., Rosen, A. B., Wilkins, S. J., Nicholson, K. F., Bullock, G. S. & Knarr, B. A., 2022, In: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 17, 5, p. 870-878 9 p.

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Ankle stiffness modulation during different gait speeds in individuals post-stroke

Hinton, E. H., Likens, A., Hsiao, H. Y., Binder-Markey, B. I., Binder-Macleod, S. A. & Knarr, B. A., Oct 2022, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 99, 105761.

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2 Scopus citations

A passive exoskeleton can assist split-belt adaptation

Sado, T., Nielsen, J., Glaister, B., Takahashi, K. Z., Malcolm, P. & Mukherjee, M., Apr 2022, In: Experimental Brain Research. 240, 4, p. 1159-1176 18 p.

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3 Scopus citations

A qualitative comparison of parent and childcare provider perceptions of communication and family engagement in children's healthy eating and physical activity

Dinkel, D., Rasmussen, M., Rech, J. P., Snyder, K. & Dev, D. A., Jan 2022, In: Child: Care, Health and Development. 48, 1, p. 99-109 11 p.

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5 Scopus citations

A robust technique for optimal fitting of roll-over shapes of human locomotor systems

Bapat, G. M. & Myers, S. A., Feb 2022, In: Medical Engineering and Physics. 100, 103756.

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1 Scopus citations

Assessing pulse transit time to the skeletal muscle microcirculation using near-infrared spectroscopy

Anderson, C. P. & Park, S. Y., Sep 1 2022, In: Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985). 133, 3, p. 593-605 13 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Association of Ankle Sprain Frequency With Body Mass and Self-Reported Function: A Pooled Multisite Analysis

Rosen, A. B., Jaffri, A., Mitchell, A., Koldenhoven, R. M., Powden, C. J., Fraser, J. J., Simon, J. E., Hoch, M. & Burcal, C. J., Nov 2022, In: Journal of sport rehabilitation. 31, 8, p. 1000-1005 6 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Beach volleyball spike arm swing techniques of Olympics and world championships winners (1996–2019) reveal gender differences

Giatsis, G., Tilp, M., Hatzimanouil, D., Dieckmann, C. & Stergiou, N., Apr 2022, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 17, 2, p. 391-399 9 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Clinical Management of Patellar Tendinopathy

Rosen, A. B., Wellsandt, E., Nicola, M. & Tao, M. A., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Athletic Training. 57, 7, p. 621-631 11 p.

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9 Scopus citations

Combined effects of aerobic exercise and 40-Hz light flicker exposure on early cognitive impairments in Alzheimer’s disease of 3*Tg mice

Park, S. S., Park, H. S., Kim, C. J., Baek, S. S., Park, S. Y., Anderson, C., Kim, M. K., Park, I. R. & Kim, T. W., Apr 2022, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 132, 4, p. 1054-1068 15 p.

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